INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 cup chopped onions
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1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
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1/2 cup chopped celery
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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2 bay leaves
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1 pound boiled ham cut, into 1/2-inch cubes
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6 ounces smoked sausage, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices (1 cup)
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1 pound dried red beans, rinsed and sorted through, soaked overnight and drained
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3 tablespoons chopped garlic
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8 to 10 cups water
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Steamed rice